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The Value of Nutrition Obesity Research Centers: As Told by Dr. David Allison
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NORCs are “intended to integrate, coordinate, and foster interdisciplinary basic, clinical, translational, and public health research by a group of established investigators actively conducting programs of important, high-quality research that is related to research specific to NIDDK’s mission.”
The Need for Increased Rigor in Obesity and Nutrition Research: A Q&A with Dr. David Allison
In addition to his primary appointments, Allison is a co-director for two NIH-funded “Short Courses” on obesity research held in Birmingham, Ala., during the summer. Dr. Allison’s “Short Course on Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research” is going on its fifth consecutive year, while the “Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research” is coming up on its fourth consecutive year. These interdisciplinary courses convene a cadre of expert faculty members who teach on various aspects of obesity research, covering economics, epidemiology, statistics, genetics, and much more. These courses are oriented toward investigators who want to increase the rigor in their approach to obesity research, and they bridge various disciplines in which obesity research is performed. Allison took the time to answer a few questions regarding the ability to better approach obesity and nutrition research.
Sleep: The Most Underrated Healthy Habit
One of the best feelings is when you get a good night’s sleep and feel refreshed to take on the
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Interview with Robert Bertolo
April 2017 Member Highlight Interview for ASN Nutrition Notes eNewsletter: Interview with Robert Bertolo, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University
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My Clinical Nutrition Internship Experience
By Seth Morrison My name is Seth Morrison, a final year medical student at the Medical School for International Health
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ASN Focused on Collaboration to Solve Nutrition’s Complex Problems
By John E. Courtney, PhD As a society, ASN highlights the very best scientific research that promotes healthy people and
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Dietary Guidelines Committee Focuses on the Diet-Health-Environment Trilemma
By Banaz Al-khalidi First released in 1980, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated and jointly published by the U.S.
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Research Publishing: A Contrary Scientific Environment?
By Brett Loman Now more than ever before, the world of academic science is a competitive place. However, does the
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Is Self-Reported Diet Data Good Enough for Nutrition Science?
By Colby Vorland Southwest Airlines is consistently rated as serving good food on their flights, yet they don’t serve food
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